Add 96/25 and 60/96
1st number: 3 21/25, 2nd number: 60/96
96/25 + 60/96 is 893/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
96/25 = 96 × 96/25 × 96 = 9216/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
60/96 = 60 × 25/96 × 25 = 1500/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
9216/2400 + 1500/2400 = 9216 + 1500/2400 = 10716/2400 - 10716/2400 simplified gives 893/200
- So, 96/25 + 60/96 = 893/200
In mixed form: 493/200
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